loriwaz's review against another edition
5.0
Avoided this one because I had no interest in the hero. That was a mistake. This was by far the best of the series and the series was pretty good.
annestef1a's review against another edition
5.0
HR Communities keep on blabbering on and again about this book contrary to my opinion, that I just HAD to re-read it. This book didn't strike me as anything special at first read and I instantly forgot it as soon as I finished it. This is probably my first Balogh book and it made me see her as a very boring, great writer, but lacks excitement.
After two years of devouring Historical Romances, only then I started to appreciate her unique approach to the genre. There's a certain substance and hidden premises in the beautiful words she weaves. Now I stand corrected and rectify my 3 stars to 5 full stars, cause this book simply deserves it.
I remember Catherine as a very embarrassing heroine but now I can relate more to her. She's just a beautiful heroine who stands firmly to her beliefs and what she thinks is right and has fun with whatever the circumstances beget. And she is perfectly paired with a hardened and cold hero who is just smitten with everything she does, even if he doesn't realize it at first.
But the icing in this book is the snake of a villain. I LOVE to hate villains who don't do soap opera things like kidnapping or interrupting a ball with a rifle or something. No. this book has a gaslighter villain who you might not recognize at first but will shock you as he does it more and more obviously. It reminded me of how little hisses of a snake could ruin a person's entire life. The mature and clever approach this book was built on was simply magnetic and I really enjoyed it this second read.
After two years of devouring Historical Romances, only then I started to appreciate her unique approach to the genre. There's a certain substance and hidden premises in the beautiful words she weaves. Now I stand corrected and rectify my 3 stars to 5 full stars, cause this book simply deserves it.
I remember Catherine as a very embarrassing heroine but now I can relate more to her. She's just a beautiful heroine who stands firmly to her beliefs and what she thinks is right and has fun with whatever the circumstances beget. And she is perfectly paired with a hardened and cold hero who is just smitten with everything she does, even if he doesn't realize it at first.
But the icing in this book is the snake of a villain. I LOVE to hate villains who don't do soap opera things like kidnapping or interrupting a ball with a rifle or something. No. this book has a gaslighter villain who you might not recognize at first but will shock you as he does it more and more obviously. It reminded me of how little hisses of a snake could ruin a person's entire life. The mature and clever approach this book was built on was simply magnetic and I really enjoyed it this second read.
meshell's review against another edition
I think to appreciate this book fully, you may have to read all of the other books in the series - they're not all amazing -but they're very easy reads. Wulfric is the stoic emotionless Duke, larger than life, more serious than serious. There were definitely Pride and Prejudice vibes going on here so if that's your jam, you might dig this. It's regency style, but there is open door spice.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Classism, and Gaslighting
hannahe3131's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ellaspring's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
christyjoreads's review against another edition
5.0
It has been such a treasure to read this series! Every book - 5 stars!
w1nx_club's review against another edition
4.5
i will eat up a pride and prejudice retelling every single time